Anconeus

Origin: Lateral epicondyle of the humerus and the posterior capsule of the elbow

Insertion: Lateral side of olecranon and posterior surface of the Ulna

Function: Assists the triceps in extending the elbow

Nerve Radial Nerve

Artery: Branch of the Profunda Brachii artery

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Links to this page: Alphabetical Muscle Index | Anconeus Tendons | Brachial Plexus Lower Trunk Posterior Division | Brachial Plexus Lower Trunk | Brachial Plexus Middle Trunk Posterior Division | Brachial Plexus Middle Trunk | Brachial Plexus Posterior Cord | C7 Root Shared Muscle Innervation | C7, C8 roots | C8 Root Shared Muscle Innervation | Distal humerus | Dorsal Forearm muscles: Superficial Group | Muscles Innervated directly by the Radial Nerve | Muscles which extend the elbow | Nerve route to Anconeus | Posterior capsule of elbow | Profunda Brachii artery | Ulna |